S. Z. Attwell ☕️💻Dec 25, 2022

I am furious. For 10 days, Lakota Sioux have been snowed in and trapped in South/North Dakota. I just now heard about this. People are dying. Many have no heat, they can’t get food or fuel. They are burning clothes.

In America. In 2022. The National Guard was called out, *finally*. Unconscionable.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64083848

I am waiting to hear re: donations but this appears to be a start (not sure how quickly the goods can be delivered): https://friendsofpineridgereservation.org/a-blankets-quilts-comforters-donation-drive-for-pine-ridge-reservation/

US winter storm: Stranded Native Americans burn clothes for warmth

"We're fighting a losing battle," says Oglala Sioux Tribe's president as the reservation is cut off by impassable roads.

BBC News
Show threadwhat the duckDec 26, 2022
@szattwellauthor I've had occasional connection with native folks from South Dakota over the years. I always tell white folks when it comes up, that to understand what happens there they need to start by imagining South Africa under Apartheid. I get so much push back and denial, but my friends I tell you, it is that bad.
#NativeRights
Show threadS. Z. Attwell ☕️💻
@Chimneyswift oh I believe it. That’s awful.
Dec 26, 2022 at 3:15amWeb